03-18-2016, 12:52 PM
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#41
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MissTeeks
Backstrom is the backup tonight:
Derek Wills @Fan960Wills2h2 hours ago
#Flames projected forwards:
Gaudreau-Monahan-Ferland
Colborne-Backlund-Frolik
Bouma-Hamilton-Hathaway
Bollig-Stajan-Jooris #COLvsCGY
Derek Wills @Fan960Wills2h2 hours ago
#Flames projected pairings:
Brodie-Hamilton
Giordano-Engelland
Jokipakka-Nakladal
Goaltenders: Ortio (Starter)
Backstrom #COLvsCGY
And Bennett update:
Derek Wills @Fan960Wills2h2 hours ago
#Flames Sam Bennett is "very close" to returning, but won't play vs. #Avalanche tonight. #COLvsCGY
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I wish that 2nd line was our 3rd line.
I wish that 3rd line was our 4th line.
I wish that 4th line was gone altogether.
...and I wish our 2nd line was Lucic - Bennett - Laine.
Also, that D I like. Hope it's our D to start next season, unless they trade for Hamonic. Then we can squeeze him in there instead of Engelland.
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03-18-2016, 12:54 PM
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#42
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Northern Crater
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Quote:
Originally Posted by heep223
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That's funny, I could use that same emoticon on dozens of posts every day for the people who seem so upset about other fans hoping for losses.
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03-18-2016, 12:55 PM
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#43
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First Line Centre
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I will never cheer for a loss, but I don't mind the Flames losing games in a season like this if they are playing well, and it is as a result of a depleted lineup.
However, given the choice between wins and chemistry/confidence/good habits being built and having slightly better lottery odds, you should want your team to win
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03-18-2016, 12:56 PM
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#44
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Could Care Less
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fire of the Phoenix
That's funny, I could use that same emoticon on dozens of posts every day for the people who seem so upset about other fans hoping for losses.
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Just let it go, friend. 
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03-18-2016, 12:59 PM
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#45
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Boca Raton, FL
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If a loss for the Flames tonight means that Iginla gets another chance at the Stanley Cup, I could totally live with that.
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"You know, that's kinda why I came here, to show that I don't suck that much" ~ Devin Cooley, Professional Goaltender
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03-18-2016, 01:03 PM
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#46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fire of the Phoenix
Too bad we didn't go on big runs to end the 2013 and 2014 seasons. Going out on a hot streak would've totally been worth it, even if it meant drafting Morrissey and Perlini instead of Monahan and Bennett.
We wouldn't have had the playoffs last year but at least some fans would have the moral high ground. Or something.
Seriously, this tanking debate has got to be the most mind numbing crap ever. For me, it's actually the worst part of a season like this.
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Actually, Calgary won 5 of their last 9 games in 12/13 to end up 6th, when the desire was to finish top 3 so we could get McKinnon, Drouin or Jones.
It hurt them not at all.
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03-18-2016, 01:06 PM
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#47
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In 13/14, Calgary finished the season 10-7 in their last 17 games, and finished 4th last.
It hurt them not at all, and they ended up with the top-rated forward in the draft (according to CSS)
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03-18-2016, 01:06 PM
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#48
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Northern Crater
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Actually, Calgary won 5 of their last 9 games in 12/13 to end up 6th, when the desire was to finish top 3 so we could get McKinnon, Drouin or Jones.
It hurt them not at all.
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Imagine if they won 9 of 9? We could've hung an anti-tanking banner in the rafters.
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03-18-2016, 01:12 PM
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#49
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Salmon with Arms
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Logically, losses are better.
A) I don't follow sports logically. There's zero logical sense in getting emotionally invested in sports. It's for the emotional appeal of "my" team
B) If I cannot affect any change in the course of the team I follow (I can measure no decisions on the teams future), I'm not going to change my enjoyment of wins
Some people enjoy the losses because they look further down. I can't. Enjoying hockey is way too basic for my. Wanting my team to win is a gut feeling I don't want to change, it's what I enjoy
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03-18-2016, 01:16 PM
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#50
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Montreal
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A quick note to you tanker fans: Wanting the chance to have really good young players on your team is LOSER CULTURE.
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03-18-2016, 01:16 PM
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#51
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Franchise Player
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Flames vs. Avalanche, 7 pm, SNF
I have to admit, while I'm not cheering for losses it is kind of disappointing that it's looking less and less likely that the team is going to come away from this season with one of the Finns. I'm not seeing anyone in that 6-10 range that would fit this team's needs in nearly the same way.
While I will support the team no matter where they end up finishing, I can't see any better way to address the Flames' woeful RW depth without a top 3 pick.
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03-18-2016, 01:17 PM
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#52
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CGY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy
I wish that 2nd line was our 3rd line.
I wish that 3rd line was our 4th line.
I wish that 4th line was gone altogether.
...and I wish our 2nd line was Lucic - Bennett - Laine.
Also, that D I like. Hope it's our D to start next season, unless they trade for Hamonic. Then we can squeeze him in there instead of Engelland. |
Agree with all but would prefer an upgrade to Ferland on the top line
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03-18-2016, 01:20 PM
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#53
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CGY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Enoch Root
In 13/14, Calgary finished the season 10-7 in their last 17 games, and finished 4th last.
It hurt them not at all, and they ended up with the top-rated forward in the draft (according to CSS)
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Had the Flames had one more win they would have finished higher than the islanders and we would have Dal Colle or Virtanen instead of Bennett
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03-18-2016, 01:21 PM
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#54
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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Not gonna lie, I'm hoping for a loss tonight. That doesn't make me a bad fan. I understand people still cheering for wins and I understand people who want some losses for the benefit of the team long term. Not sure why it always seems to come down to a pissing match between both sides.
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03-18-2016, 01:23 PM
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#55
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinny01
Had the Flames had one more win they would have finished higher than the islanders and we would have Dal Colle or Virtanen instead of Bennett
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Ifs and buts...
They didn't tank. They played hard until the end. And it didn't hurt them at all.
It's really straight-forward.
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03-18-2016, 01:25 PM
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#56
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fire of the Phoenix
Imagine if they won 9 of 9? We could've hung an anti-tanking banner in the rafters.
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Solid rebuttal that totally validates your whiny stance.
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03-18-2016, 01:26 PM
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#57
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Northern Crater
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MoreDrank
A quick note to you tanker fans: Wanting the chance to have really good young players on your team is LOSER CULTURE.
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So how come all the best teams are built with a foundation of players taken very high in the draft?
Edmonton is obviously the exception and 100% of the reason this debate exists at all.
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03-18-2016, 01:26 PM
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#58
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Puppet Guy
Yeah, the little sociopath learned how to pick the locks and is now unleashing his mayhem on the world at large. Just remember: he's OUR little sociopath!
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Sounds like my Yorkie puppy. She is an escape artist.
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03-18-2016, 01:26 PM
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#59
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CGY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Ifs and buts...
They didn't tank. They played hard until the end. And it didn't hurt them at all.
It's really straight-forward.
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Yeah it happened in 2014 and was awesome but I wouldn't count on it happening again. Flames have a strong final stretch and we draft 8-10th instead of top 5.
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03-18-2016, 01:27 PM
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#60
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Northern Crater
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Solid rebuttal that totally validates your whiny stance.
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Good thing I'm not trying to validate myself to you
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